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International Labor Day marches attract thousands

International Labor Day marches attract thousands

May 2, 2026

Friday's International Labor Day marches in Quito, Cuenca and Guayaquil continued a long tradition of protesting government policies and demanding the ouster of the president. An estimated 12,000 marched in Quito while 2,000 to 3,000 joined marches in Cuenca and...

Finding purpose in expat retirement: Why we volunteer at HopeSeed School

May 2nd, 2026

Cuenca ranks high in international media reports; Earthquake rocks Tarqui; Paute invites you over for a drink; Art of the poncho; Colombia has a hippo offer

May 2nd, 2026

Renewable energy sources overtake coal as world’s biggest producer of electricity

May 1st, 2026

As Ecuador observes international Labor Day, most of the country’s workers lack a living wage

May 1st, 2026

The worst mistakes of the greatest detective

May 1st, 2026

Is Silicon Valley building a permanent underclass?

May 1st, 2026

More mega-prisons planned with construction of a 15,000-inmate facility to begin soon

April 30th, 2026

Chinese company will begin developing country’s largest gold and copper mine by the end of the year

April 30th, 2026

Cuenca airport opens pet area; Banco del Pacífico has strongest balance sheet; Symphony schedule for May; Shuar film “Nunkui” competes at a film festival

April 30th, 2026

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Expat Life in Ecuador

Finding purpose in expat retirement: Why we volunteer at HopeSeed School

Finding purpose in expat retirement: Why we volunteer at HopeSeed School

May 2, 2026

By Liam Higgins When expats dream of retiring in Cuenca, the vision usually includes strolling along the cobblestone paths of the Tomebamba River, enjoying the spring-like weather, exploring the historic center, and stretching their retirement dollars in a beautiful...

The worst mistakes of the greatest detective

May 1st, 2026

Things that trip up expatriates in Cuenca

April 29th, 2026

Staying hydrated for optimal health

April 29th, 2026

The trade-offs people make in relationships abroad

April 28th, 2026

The story of the Amazon Mural Project

April 25th, 2026

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Opinions on Ecuador

Is Silicon Valley building a permanent underclass?

May 1st, 2026

If there was ever a time to take your cybersecurity practices seriously, it’s now

April 28th, 2026

The other Galapagos that nobody wants to visit, but everyone wants to own

April 26th, 2026

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Upcoming Events See calendar

Rutter’s Requiem Concert

May 1st, 2026

Real Estate & Rentals See more

Amazon Eco-lodge and reserve for sale

May 1st, 2026

Price reduced! Beach house San Jacinto Manabi

May 1st, 2026

MALACATOS – Beautiful 4 BR 3 BA Home in Quiet Neighborhood

May 1st, 2026

Visionary Design with Elevated Perspectives | Apartment No. 16

April 29th, 2026

Community Posts See more

Best Fish and Chips in Cuenca

May 1st, 2026

Executive Director for a Home Health Care Foundation Needed

May 1st, 2026

Temporary and Permanent Visas. 100% Guaranteed by Isabel Mosquera

May 1st, 2026

🌮 Craving Authentic Tex-Mex in Cuenca? Anubis Awaits!

May 1st, 2026

To apply for a 21-Month Permanent Visa, you may leave the country for 90 days out of the two years with the Temporary Visa

May 1st, 2026

Health News

Staying hydrated for optimal health

April 29th, 2026

Do you have too much stuff? It’s time to declutter

April 25th, 2026

Why your alcohol tolerance diminishes as you age

April 20th, 2026

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